KU Preview brings 217 freshmen to KU this summer
Prospective freshmen Terry Wayne Weidner and Jean Reichard join 215 others at the University of Kansas for the two day KU Preview program June 24 25. The event aids testing exams counselor meetings and ID card pickup as students begin their college path. Additionally local briefs note truck license installments reminders city notices and community happenings from Ottawa area listings to Lions Club travels and summer sales.
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Terry Wayne Weidner
RFD
Pomona
Jean Reichard
Williamsburg
University of Kansas
Methodist Youth Meet At Baker University
Baldwin hosts the start of eight hundred high school youths for the annual Methodist Youth Fellowship Institute with a second session set for July 7 to 18. Rev. Jim Nabors leads as dean and Kansas Conference Interboard Council associate secretary. Parsons MYF offers Amahl and the Night Visitors. daily sessions include communion, candlelight service, morning watch, Talkback Hour, and Depth Bible Study Hour.
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Amahl
Roger North
Baldwin Methodist Church
Assessments Submitted for Ottawa Paving and Sewer
The City of Ottawa filed assessments with the Franklin County clerk for a paving project and a sewer improvement tax. Paving totals 46,785.56 dollars and sewer 14,059.29 dollars. Combined total 60,844.85 dollars. Owner’s assessment 18,337.10 dollars. Overall sum 69,876.35 dollars. Assessments will be spread across all city real estate.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Rewards Offered For Dogs Missing In Ottawa
Franklin County Humane Society and two owners seek help locating a white Spitz owned by Jack Porter of 832 Olive and a black and white Fox Terrier owned by Ira R. Meade of 10386 N Mulberry. Rewards total 800 plus 300 from national group for information. Notify Humane Society with any sightings or leads.
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Franklin County Humane Society
Jack Porter
Olive
Ira R. Meade
N. Mulberry
Ottawa
Meade
Skeeter
Beatrice Martin Peck
The
Humane Society
Porter
Humane Society of the United States
Patients To Attend Garnett Race
A busload and five cars from Oga watomie State Hospital will bring 60 patients daily to the July 6 and 7 Lake Garnett National Sports Car Races at Garnett Kansas as special guests of the Lake Garnett Racing Association. Hospital officials say trips and visits to events are part of treatment to break routine and provide motivation for patients including teens and adults.
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Ogawatomie State Hospital
Lake Garnett
Garnett
Kas
George Zubowicz
Roman N. Borsch
Police Chief Warns Of Digging Out In Forest Park
Police chief Eugene Flahherty reports complaints of excessive speed and digging out in Forest Park. With many people and children in the park this summer, danger could rise. The 15 mph speed limit will be enforced to curb the issue.
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Eugene Flahherty
Forest Park
Funeral services set for Mary E Stevenson in county
Mary E Stevenson, 89, of 1112 N Cedar died June 25 at Ransom Memorial Hospital after illness. Funeral Thursday at Towner's Funeral Chapel at 10 a.m. with Rev. R L Stevens officiating. Born July 13, 1922 in Rantoul she lived in the county all her life. Married Delbert P Stevenson Oct 5, 1938 in Ottawa. Survived by husband, one daughter De anna Rhodes Wellsville, one son Michael Stevenson, two brothers Frank Rose Topeka John Rose Ottawa, and mother Mrs Melvina Rose Ottawa. Burial in Hope Cemetery.
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Mary E. Stevenson
N. Cedar
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Towner’s
R. L. Stevens
de' Anna Rhodes
Wellsville
Michael Stevenson
Frank Rose
Topeka
John Rose
Ottawa
Melvina Rose
Hope Cemetery
Alberta launches universal medical plan with broad support
EDMONTON Alberta AP doctors and insurers back a new medical care insurance program open to all legal residents regardless of age occupation or health. The voluntary plan contrasts with Saskatchewan's compulsory scheme. Government sets maximum premiums and will subsidize low income groups to meet them.
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Edmonton
Alta
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Regents Ask Increase In Faculty Salaries
The Board of Regents proposed a $44,466,775 budget for state colleges in fiscal 1965, up $4,053,275 from 1964, aiming for 7.9 percent pay rises for faculty and staff while dropping new programs and cutting capital requests. The plan covers the University of Kansas and other state institutions, adds $325,000 for a prison hospital plans, and proposes 123 new faculty positions tied to enrollment growth.
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Topeka
Board of Regents
Regents
Kansas City
Kan
Wichita State University
Clyde M. Reed
Parsons
Reed
Murderer to Get Freedom for Medical Experiment
JACKSON MISS A condemned killer John Richard Russell 58 to be pardoned by Gov Ross Barnett for participating in a historic lung transplant operation. Russell serving life for a 1957 murder in Attala County. The lung transplant is described as first of its kind and aims to ease future human suffering. Russell’s transplanted lung functioning and a kidney issue are noted as doctors use his abdomen as an artificial kidney. Surgeons conducted extensive animal studies over seven years prior to the procedure.
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Jackson
Miss
Ross Barnett
John Richard Russell
Barnett
Rusgll
Attala County
Russell
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Haworth Bids Law For Bridges
Dwight Haworth's bid of 16857.80 was the apparent low bid for two bridges in Franklin County announced by the Board of County Commissioners. Seven firms submitted bids including Maupin Construction Manhattan Wea Construction Paola Alderman Construction Ottawa Freto Construction B J Bruny me Garnett and Walter Yaunt Olathe. Bridges will be located west of Wellsville cemetery road and near the Martin School in Pottawatomie Township. Details of contract to be worked out this week. Contractor has 60 working days to complete.
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Dwight Haworth
Franklin County
Board of
Franklin County Commissioners
Haworth
Maupin Construction
Manhattan
Wea Construction
Paola
Alderman Construction
Ottawa
Freto Construction
Pittsburg
B. J. Brunyme
Garnett
Walter, Yaunt, Olathe
Wellsville
Cemetery Road
Martin
Pottawatomie Township
Clinic to Explain Check Law to Ottawa Merchants
A breakfast clinic for Ottawa merchants on Tuesday July 2 explains the new check cashing law. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the session at the North American begins at 7:30 with County Attorney Don White detailing the law and Kansas State Bank President Robert Hill outlining proper merchant identification.
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Ottawa
Chamber of Commerce
Don White
Robert Hill
Kansas State Bank
Wellsville Girls Softball Schedule Delivers July Dates
Wellsville girls softball have two games set at Edgerton on July 1 and at home against New Hope on July 3. Twenty two players practice this summer enabling both A and B teams coached by Lester Whitley Jr Lois Watson and Donna Hunt.
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Wellsville
Edgerton
New Hope
Wellsvile School
Lester Whitley, Jr
Lois Watson
Donna Hunt
Hospital Notes Admissions and Births
Admissions list includes Isaac Stansifer 536 S Poplar Anthony Plaschka Pomona Carl M Gilroy 713 N Oak Tuesday Vicki Lynn Markwith Lawrence Susan and Vicki Roberts Monroe Courts Wednesday Births Mr and Mrs Merle Shaffer RED 2 Williamsburg son Tuesday weight 9 lbs 12 ozs Dismissals include Mrs George Dillon Jr Pomona Isaac Stansifer 536 S Poplar Gale Duane Cowdin Princeton Tuesday Sharon Whirley 504 W 7th Kathy Sayler 929 N Poplar Mrs Harold Buls on RFD 2 Pomona Mrs Larry Hotaling and infant son 526 S Mulberry Mrs Larry Kalb Baldwin Wednesday
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Isaac Stansifer
S. Poplar
Anthony Plaschka
Pomona
Carl M. Gilroy
N. Oak
Vicki Lynn Markwith
Lawrence
Susan and
Vicki Roberts
Monroe Courts
Merle . Shaffer
Red
Williamsburg
Son
George Dillon Jr
Gale Duane Cowdin
Princeton
Sharon Whirley
W. 7Th
Kathy Sayler
N. Poplar
Harold Bulson
RFD 2
Larry Hotaling
S. Mulberry
Larry Kalb
Baldwin
Honor Prisoner Escapes From Leavenworth Dormitory
A prisoner walked away from the honor dormitory at the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth Kansas. Russell Jahn, 48, was discovered missing at the 10 p.m. check. Officials said he escaped sometime between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. John of Deer River Minnesota, sentenced in Des Moines in 1943 to 25 years for post office robbery, was released on good behavior but returned to prison Sept 6, 1961 for parole violation. He is described as 5 foot 6, 140 pounds with dark brown hair, wearing prison clothing.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Federal Penitentiary
Russell Jahn
John
Deer River
Minn
Des Moines
Iowa
Local Market Prices and Rates List
Local market notes show soybean and wheat prices with minor figures obscured by OCR. Butterfat and various grains listed with approximate values, including corn and barley figures, plus a note about a reader tip reward offered by The Herald.
China India Clash At Red Meeting Ends In Suspension
In Moscow at the World Congress of Women a Communist Chinese delegate clashed with Indian representatives over the border conflict. The event was suspended after the Chinese delegate marched to the podium and was denied floor time by chairman Dr Joan Carritt of England, who adjourned the meeting.
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Moscow
World Congress of Women
Kremlin Grand Congress Hall
Joan Carritt
England
Representative Albert Thomas May Run Despite Cancer
U S Representative Albert Thomas of Texas hinted he may seek reelection despite recently saying he would not run because of cancer. Speaking Tuesday night in Houston, he said if the people want him to run, he will run, citing public support as a decisive factor.
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Albert Thomas
Tex
Thomas
Houston
Notice of Hearing in Estate of Elmer Dougherty
In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court a petition by John H Dougherty as executor requests final settlement of the estate of Elmer Dougherty deceased and determination of heirs devisees and legatees. Defenses must be filed by July 1963 at 10 00 A M in Ottawa. John H Dougherty Executor and Winton A Winter Attorney.
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State of Kansas
Franklin County
Elmer Dougherty
John H. Dougherty
Ottawa
Ottawa City OKs Oak and Poplar Street improvements 1983
City of Ottawa Kansas approves the improvement of Oak Street from the Highland Heights addition end to Cedar Street and Poplar Street from the 15th Street line to Peterson Drive with a cul de sac, allocating costs via special assessments financed by improvement bonds payable over up to 11 years. The plan includes concrete and pavement details, district boundaries, and bond terms.
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Oak Street
Lot 43
Block 2
Highland Heights
Ottawa
Kansas
Cedar Street
Poplar Street
16Th Street
Peterson Drive
15Th Street
Cal-de Sac
Ibth Street
G.S. Kans
Charles Williamson
City of
Donald R
Copper City
Ottawa Kansas creates Lateral Sewer District No 142
A resolution establishes Lateral Sewer District No 142 in Ottawa Kansas to build an 8 inch lateral sewer. The district covers a defined block bound by West 15th and 16th Streets and Maple, with costs assessed on parcels within the district. The action follows a public hearing held June 2 1963 with no protests.
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Ottawa
Kansas
South Maple Street
West 15Th Street
Commissioners Room
City of
South
Maple Street
West 16Th Street
Ottawa Area Sales Opportunity for 13 County Territory
Nationally known AAAI manufacturer, subsidiary of Hooker Chemical, seeks a representative for thirteen counties in Ottawa area. Direct selling to industrials preferred. Training by District Manager, car required, liberal weekly commissions, full credit on mail orders, direct mail and national advertising support. Interview dates June 26 27 or 28 at North American Hotel Ottawa Kansas with C W Pratt District Manager.
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Hooker Chemical Corporation
C. W. Pratt
North American
Ottawa
Kansas
Farm and livestock auctions listed for Kansas area sales
A compiled batch of sale notices from Kansas listings announcing June 22 to July 24 auctions. Entries include Ida McDonald Brown Hst near Ottawa, Irvan L. Heth in Williamsburg, Gene Kalb Holstein cattle near Baldwin, Pomona farm and household items, Crawford Welding Co near Le Loupe, and a Lawrence livestock consignment sale.
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Ida McDonald Brown
Harold Stewart
Crawford Welding Co
le Loupe
Eas
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128 S
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Gene Powell
Sharon Wilson
Standard Rendering Co
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Ottawa Herald General Services Section
Myers Bros
Claude
Howard Ottawa Rfc
Jack Nelson
Overbrook Livestock Sale
Overbrook
Allen County Livestock Auction
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